Around the World in 80 Hours

Posted on Wed Jan 19th, 2022 @ 1:51pm by Lieutenant Ayana Hillis & Lieutenant Commander Deanna Celes

Mission: Respite

Celes and Ayana sat in the runabout in the two forward stations as they slowed to impulse and entered the Sol system. They dropped out of warp only a few hundred kilometers from Pluto and were making their way in, moving at the vastly decelerated speed of half impulse.

Celes turned to Ayana, "I forgot to mention, before we make our way over to Miami, I have to make a stop at StarFleet Command to drop off a few classified briefs to Admiral Carroll."

"I assume it has to do with T'Vall and everything that went on including the JAG investigation."

Celes smiled. "And they say humans aren't telepaths" she replied sarcastically.

"Do you want me to go with you?" Ayana asked, hoping to get the chance to meet the elusive admiral.

"I'd like that, but you wouldn't be admitted beyond the entrance. The security their would make the Tal Shiar or Obsidian Order jealous. Besides, I'll only be a few minutes. You can make last minute arrangements for our little expedition."

Ayana was disappointed, but the thought of the little excursion they had planned did put a smile on her face. "I have everything well planned already. Miami today, then Zakynthos in Greece tomorrow, Whitehaven beach in Australia the following, and then a few hours on Waikiki before we have to head back to pick up the captain. Four days of fun and sun on some of the best beaches Earth has to offer."

Celes grinned. "Not quite Risa, but more than adequate. This is going to be fun" she said with a sly smile.

As they continued their slow trek towards Earth, as they were just passing Jupiter, they were hailed. Ayana took a look, "Official business. Appears someone from StarFleet Intelligence is trying to contact you."

"Take the controls" she said as she turned and input her security identification to activate the encrypted communique. A Deltan female commander came onto the screen, "Lt Celes, this is Cmdr Ilia, StarFleet Intelligence. You have been given priority clearance to land your vessel and deliver your goods immediately. Increase to full impulse speed. We have you monitored."

"Understood commander. Increasing speed now, ETA 5 minutes" Celes replied as she heard Ayana increasing the speed of the runabout.

The message ended and Celes turned back and looked at Ayana, "The admiral must really want this information badly to send official encrypted messages. It must have to do with some of the players involved."

Ayana nodded in agreement. "I heard the captain mention that they took down an admiral and a member of the Federation Council because of all of this. I'm sure a lot of the details will be made classified. I also think they are concerned that the Orion Syndicate was able to infiltrate into the heart of both StarFleet and the Federation government. I bet some sort of large scale black op will happen because of this."

Celes nodded in agreement. "It wouldn't be the first time. Knowing the admiral, he'll be less than subtle in his dealings with the Orion Syndicate once her is ready to reveal himself. That is one man you don't want to upset or make an enemy of."

They cruised into Earth and landed as ordered, Celes quickly disembarking with the materials and delivering them personally to the admiral. She returned with a smile, "Now that we have done our official business, time to go enjoy Miami."